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Make a donation To The CSJ Click the blue box below or Scan the QR Code |
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 OSIA Creed |
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Lou Gallo, in a one man show. |
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CSJ Complaint Directory |
NEW!! Our book review page where we review books about Italian heritage and Columbus. |
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2025 NYS OSDIA/CSJ "La Bella Lingua Awards
In January "La Bella Lingua Award" selection process will begin with
Applications mailed to each of the NYS OSDIA/CSJ District's High School that
offers Italian Language courses.
The mailing's cover letter requests the HS Italian Language Teachers select one of
their most qualified graduating seniors (completing at least three years of
Italian Language courses) to participate.
The school must then submit two copies of their applicant's
official transcript, letter of recommendation, completed application and
student's essay.
All graduating High School students, completing at least three years of Italian
Language Courses, may ask their Italian Language teacher if they may be
considered as their High Schools'
La Bella Lingua Award candidate. The student selected by their District's NYS
OSDIA/CSJ La Bella Lingua Award Committee
will be presented
with a $500 check drawn from the New York State Grand Lodge
Foundation, Inc., and the "La Bella Lingua Award" certificate.
All questions may be addressed to Mary Ann Rispoli, NYS OSDIA/CSJ La
Bella Lingua Award Program Chairperson at marispoli@verizon.net.
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CSJ Christopher Columbus Award
“Discovering The Truth”
Over the past few decades many myths and falsehoods have been spoken
about Christopher Columbus.
Today these falsehoods are being repeated on social media and in our classrooms
at the detriment of Columbus and Americans who celebrate Columbus Day.
This award is open to students in grades 11-12
and who are children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of lodge members in good
standing.
First Place wins $1000.
The student must select one of the many anti-Columbus myths being repeated today
and prove it wrong using reputable sources.
Click
HERE
to download the application and full information as a PDF.
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NY State OSDIA Scholarships
2025 Scholarship Application Form
is now available for download as a PDF by clicking on the link
below.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Please remember to follow the instructions and fill out the
Check List form and the forms must be postmarked by
March 31 2025
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Welcome to the website of the New York State Commission for Social Justice (CSJ), Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA). The NYS CSJ is focused on combating defamation of Italians, Italian Americans and other groups. Our two primary goals are: |
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Our website contains information pertaining to the
NYS CSJ work in fighting bias, and bigotry and in
promoting a positive image of Italian Americans. We
invite you to take advantage of the programs within
and encourage your participation, comments and
suggestions.
Remember - if you are a member of OSIA, you are a member of the CSJ!
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A true tribute to
Christopher Columbus, September 2024! The Rockland Lodge #2176 in Blauvelt rescued this 100 year old statue of Columbus after it was defaced and tossed onto a lake in Virginia in 2020 by protesters. The statue was salvaged, cleaned and transported to the Rockland Lodge #2176 by the lodge and now proudly sits outside their lodge building.  |
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Setting the Record Straight About Columbus by Rev. Andrew Corrozza, State Chaplain for the Grand Lodge of New York, Order Sons of Italy |
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